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Cube House

These slanted cubic abodes are a creative if odd solution to a zoning pickle.

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Trompenburg Arboretum

A true Valhalla for cactus and succulent lovers.

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The Luchtsingel

Built by crowdsourcing, this wooden foot bridge saved a part of Rotterdam that was languishing in wait of city funding.

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The Giant Of Rotterdam

A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.

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Paul McCarthy's Santa Claus

Rotterdammers' dirty minds gave this santa a dirty nickname and cursed it to a life of wandering.

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Blaak House

Elegant marble and old vaults fill this historic Dutch bank turned office space.

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The BMW

A dramatic art installation features a BMW flying out of a building in Rotterdam.

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Fikkie

This charming pup is meant to celebrate the youth and stubbornness of the city's students.

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Kapsalon

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Kapsalon

This melting-pot munchie combines fries, shawarma, melted cheese, garlic sauce, and spicy sambal.

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Licorice Root

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Licorice Root

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

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Uierboord

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Uierboord

Cow udder is enjoying a resurgence as a sandwich filler in Rotterdam.

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Raw Herring Ice Cream

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Raw Herring Ice Cream

Even its creator says to stick to one scoop.

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